Kinchen at 22 homers is tied for theYankee minor league lead in homers with Marcus Thames.Jason wasn`t drafted out of Brewton Parker Ga College. From 97 thru 99 he played in the indy Heartland & Frontier leagues He led his leagues in homers and slugging pct in 98-99.The Yankees signed him in oct 99. He helped the S.I. Yankees win the Short season Penn league title in 2000. He hit 281 10 hr & 50 rbi in his pro debut.This year at Greensboro he is at 309 22 hrs 59 rbi in 94 games.Mainly a dh and limited to First base.He is 26 yrs old and playing against pitching that is on the avg 4 yrs younger.The Yankees should promote him quickly. The Yankees have no First base prospects at the next two levels.

GrouchoNYY

07-28-01, 12:04 PM

Kinchen is 26, playing at low A Ball.
He will be put where he won't block any up and comer. Even if he is promoted next season, there appears to be no major league future.

Michaels07

07-30-01, 09:04 PM

After 100 games. Kinchen is hitting 304 with 23 HR & 62 RBI.He`s waiting to be moved on up.